Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, January 14, 2023
What is Tai Chi and Is it Right for Me?
Jan 14 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Leicester Library

This free introductory class includes a discussion of the evidence-based health benefits of practicing Tai Chi, a demonstration of Sun Style Tai Chi, and a discussion of the history of the art form. There will be an opportunity to practice a few basic postures.

This class may be helpful to anyone who has wondered if they might enjoy learning and practicing Tai Chi . If there is enough interest, we will offer a Tai Chi class series this winter/spring.

Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC will be the instructor. Patricia is a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor and Nurse Practitioner.

Registration is required. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
What is Tai Chi and Is it Right for Me?
Jan 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Leicester Public Library

This free introductory class includes a discussion of the evidence-based health benefits of practicing Tai Chi, a demonstration of Sun Style Tai Chi, and a discussion of the history of the art form. There will be an opportunity to practice a few basic postures.

This class may be helpful to anyone who has wondered if they might enjoy learning and practicing Tai Chi . If there is enough interest, we will offer a Tai Chi class series this winter/spring.

Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC will be the instructor. Patricia is a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor and Nurse Practitioner.

Registration is required. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Back of the Pack/Party Pace Club (Run/Walk)
Jan 18 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am
Asheville Training HUB

This will be in the dark.  Route directions are provided and run is self guided. But, movement is always more fun if you bring a friend to go with you!

Mandatory head lamp and suggested reflective safety gear/vest.

Run/Walk/Jog/Rike  Move at your own pace.  The ONLY goal is to move.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Back of the Pack/Party Pace Club (Run/Walk)
Jan 25 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am
Asheville Training HUB

This will be in the dark.  Route directions are provided and run is self guided. But, movement is always more fun if you bring a friend to go with you!

Mandatory head lamp and suggested reflective safety gear/vest.

Run/Walk/Jog/Rike  Move at your own pace.  The ONLY goal is to move.

Friday, January 27, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Jan 27 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Saturday, January 28, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Jan 28 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Sunday, January 29, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Jan 29 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Monday, January 30, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Jan 30 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Jan 31 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

What is Tai Chi and Is it Right for Me?
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leicester Public Library

This free introductory class includes a discussion of the evidence-based health benefits of practicing Tai Chi, a demonstration of Sun Style Tai Chi, and a discussion of the history of the art form. There will be an opportunity to practice a few basic postures.

This class may be helpful to anyone who has wondered if they might enjoy learning and practicing Tai Chi . If there is enough interest, we will offer a Tai Chi class series this winter/spring.

Patricia P. Gilliam, PhD, ANP-BC will be the instructor. Patricia is a Board-Certified Tai Chi For Health Instructor and Nurse Practitioner.

Registration is required. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 1 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Thursday, February 2, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 2 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Friday, February 3, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 3 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Saturday, February 4, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 4 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

*Assembly Required: Asheville Designer Toy Expo
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am
The Grey Eagle

*Assembly Required is the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors.

Refining inspiration from a variety of underground and subcultural elements, *Assembly Required honors this turn of the century pop surrealistic art movement, as the melting pot of artistic expression.

2023 will be *Assembly Required’s 5th year running celebrating this avant-garde culture, at The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District.

Saturday, February 4, 2023: 11a-5p

Sunday, February 5, 2023: 11a-4p

More information can be found at www.assembly-required.net

Sunday, February 5, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 5 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

*Assembly Required: Asheville Designer Toy Expo
Feb 5 @ 11:00 am
The Grey Eagle

*Assembly Required is the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors.

Refining inspiration from a variety of underground and subcultural elements, *Assembly Required honors this turn of the century pop surrealistic art movement, as the melting pot of artistic expression.

2023 will be *Assembly Required’s 5th year running celebrating this avant-garde culture, at The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District.

Saturday, February 4, 2023: 11a-5p

Sunday, February 5, 2023: 11a-4p

More information can be found at www.assembly-required.net

Monday, February 6, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 6 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 7 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 8 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Thursday, February 9, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 9 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Friday, February 10, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 10 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Saturday, February 11, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 11 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Sunday, February 12, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 12 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Monday, February 13, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 13 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 14 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
LEAF Retreat Theme Announced “Legends Of The Americas” Early Bird Tickets
Feb 15 all-day
online

Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, Indigenous & LatinX peoples as a precursor to our Fall Festival, and honor our own community leaders. We also have a yearly focus on Health: mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. It is a time of rejoicing and celebrating those that came before us. A rekindling of the wisdom passed down through generations; a time of honoring beautiful legacies, stories and traditions. Please join as we enter a world of learning through the eyes of the greats, this May 11-14th at LEAF Retreat!

*Limited Tickets at Each Tier. So Buy Quick for best discounts & to secure YOUR ticket*

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Try Tai Chi @ the Weaverville Library!
Feb 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Weaverville Public Library

Try Tai Chi at the Weaverville Library!

Learn more about the gentle art of Tai Chi. These Thursday PM sessions are suitable for beginners and regular practitioners alike.  You may join at any point in the series.  Come as often as you are able.  No pre-registration is necessary. All ages are welcome. Children must have adult partners participating.  Come try Tai Chi!

This is a partnership program with Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi and the Friends of the Weaverville Library. 

Friday, February 17, 2023
Freedom and the Frontal Lobe
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm
Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church

In this seminar we look into the fundamentals of bad habits and how to overcome them. How are habits formed, and how can they be changed? Many struggle with a variety of habits ranging from anger, lack of forgiveness, lust, addictions to substances, repetitive unhealthy thoughts and a host of other vices. In this seminar we look at scientific, health, and Biblical principles that aid in the victory over habits. Presented by Chad and Fadia Kreuzer. Chad and Fadia share seminars on health, the Bible, and overcoming habits. They have taught in Europe and throughout North America.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
Feb 18 @ 9:30 am
Upward Seventh-day Adventist Church

In this seminar we look into the fundamentals of bad habits and how to overcome them. How are habits formed, and how can they be changed? Many struggle with a variety of habits ranging from anger, lack of forgiveness, lust, addictions to substances, repetitive unhealthy thoughts and a host of other vices. In this seminar we look at scientific, health, and Biblical principles that aid in the victory over habits. Presented by Chad and Fadia Kreuzer. Chad and Fadia share seminars on health, the Bible, and overcoming habits. They have taught in Europe and throughout North America.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.